Hit the thrift stores and look for a pair of leather work boots.
Motorcycle boots vs work boots.
The workwear design joined the tall pull on style of horse riding boots with the supportive arch and sole of a work boot and would move from feeding coal to shifting gears on motorcycles.
Work boots although they they look solid aren t designed to protect from the same forces as moto boots.
Ridge outdoors makes work boots tactical boots and the 9000 ultimate zipper boots are one of 9 different boots currently in their motorcycle lineup.
Broke and can t afford armored motorcycle boots but trying to find something better than your ankle high shoes.
Boots are probably the most important piece of gear for riding off road.
If you value your feet and ankles treat them right on your bike and invest in a good pair of boots.
The first time you smash your foot into a rock or get your ankle trapped underneath a 500 pound machine you ll be thankful for the protection.
Boots made for motorcycle wear have a less bulky toe box better designed to work with a shifting lever on a motorcycle.
The likes of marlon brando would help popularize the pull on in biker circles and is how most people associate the boots today.
I didn t realise just how much more support riding shoes offer till i tried bending them.
That can make a huge difference when riding in even moderately cool weather.
Let me know what you think.
Motorcycle boots include specific features that go beyond what your basic work boot includes.
A simple comparison between timberland boots and elf synthese 14 riding shoes.
The first pair of boots in this comparison is the ridge outdoors 9000 ultimate zipper boots.
However any motorcycle boot is still a better option than a pair of sneakers casual shoes or heaven forbid flip flops and sandals.